Financial Controller - Renewable Energy

Engineered Sourcing; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking an experienced financial professional to lead transaction processing, manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate holds a B.Com degree and has over 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong knowledge of ERP/SAGE and excellent Microsoft Excel skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for growth and leadership in the finance department.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a company of similar or larger size.
• Experience in calculating Payroll tax and VAT.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products.

Responsibilities

• Administer transaction processing for accounts payable.
• Prepare and submit VAT and PAYE returns.
• Supervise Financial Administrators and support staff.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger Maintenance

Microsoft Excel

Financial Reporting

Education

B.Com or related finance degree

CIMA/ AGA qualification

Tools

ERP/SAGE

Job description

Transaction processing

• Administration and oversight of transaction processing work streams for accounts payable
• Interfacing with business units and ensure accurate processing of costs to relevant Business Units and Project Codes
• Preparation of journals where required for adjusting entries
• Capturing, accounting & reporting for all transactions and accounts
• Maintenance of Accounts Payable, reconciliation and managing creditors relationships
• Maintenance of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations and managing debtors' relationships
• Maintaining fixed asset registers

Payments

• Preparing payment schedules and supporting document folders ensuring compliance with group procurement policies
• Loading payments on online banking platforms
• Liaising with signatories to release payments and answer any questions on payments

PAYE & VAT Administration

• Calculating Vat monthly and submission of monthly VAT returns and payment thereof.
• Preparation and timeous Submission of PAYE returns and payment thereof.

General

• Preparing and maintaining ledger accounts and related activities to produce trial balances for review by the Financial Manager.
• Maintaining filing & record keeping system by ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Managing monthly TB close
• Signing off monthly, quarterly and annually TB packs as required
• Monitor cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise Financial Administrators and support staff
• Motivate and lead direct reports
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
• Provide reporting detail to Business
• Assisting in audit process via management of audit request and sourcing of required documentation from Business as needed
• Capturing, accounting & reporting for all transactions and accounts.
• Maintenance of general ledger, including processing of monthly adjusting journal entries.

Requirements

• B.Com or related finance degree
• CIMA/ AGA qualification would be considered advantageous
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a company of similar or larger size
• Experience in calculating and Payroll tax and VAT 201.
• ERP/SAGE knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; and proficiency in other Microsoft Office Suite of Products.